Depression

From the relationship between glucose fluctuations and cognition in patients with type 1 diabetes to augmentation strategies for treatment-resistant depression, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

In this CME article, review the principles and applications of both invasive and noninvasive neuromodulation techniques for the treatment of mood disorders.

Here's how embracing a comprehensive, patient-centered approach and staying informed about emerging treatments can help mental health professionals make a difference in the lives of patients with TRD.

Given that two-thirds of patients treated for a major depressive episode will fail to achieve remission of symptoms after 2 or more treatment trials of first-line antidepressants, the probability of remission will further decrease with subsequent medication trials. Treatment strategies for patients with TRD include augmentation, where a medication is added to a current antidepressant versus switching to a different antidepressant.

The Psychiatric Times Special Report on Treatment-Resistant Depression includes expert discussions on how clinicians can manage major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression in patients who do not achieve wellness right away.

Take a look back at our recent coverage relating to our March content theme.

From an update on Prism for PTSD to the efficacy of home-use transcranial direct current stimulation for MDD, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

New research on transcranial direct current stimulation effectiveness in treating major depressive disorder.

The original STAR*D authors refute claims of a violated protocol.

Contesters of STAR*D discuss the impact and relevance of the study's remission rates.

This trial aims to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of VLS-01 compared with intravenous DMT for treatment-resistant depression.

STAR*D trial is one of the most important foundational studies in psychiatry to guide the treatment of unipolar major depression. Get ready to explore a dialogue between the original STAR*D authors and a group of authors who call STAR*D into question.

“Can I use this at home?” Researchers performed a randomized clinical trial of home-use transcranial direct current stimulation in patients with depression.

Write to us now to be part of our series focused on mood disorders this month.

The experts weighed in on a wide variety of psychiatric issues for the February 2024 issue of Psychiatric Times.

Diagnosing this intricate comorbidity demands a nuanced approach. Here's what you need to know.

These partnerships aim to address the mental health needs of underserved populations, including individuals with clinical depression, anxiety, and mood disorders.

From psychotherapy vs pharmacotherapy for depression in heart failure to an update on the 2024 medication pipeline for antidepressants and ADHD treatments, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

Clinical trial compares outcomes with behavioral activation psychotherapy or antidepressant medication for depression in patients with heart failure.

Check out this broad range of innovative medications in development with the goal of providing psychiatric clinicians with novel treatments in the quest to decrease patient suffering and improve function and quality of life.

From pain and suicidality in patients with depression to digital mental health interventions for adolescents with eating disorders, here are highlights from the week in Psychiatric Times.

New research finds whole-family collaborative care digital mental health interventions help manage disordered eating behaviors in adolescents aged 13-17.

“I wish I were dead.” Researchers performed a meta-analysis of psychological pain and suicidality in patients with depression.

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